According to TMZ, it appears Gurkha Cigarsjust offered Phelps twenty-five large to be their official “smokesperson.” Smokesperson, that’s funny. So is this: In a letter to Phelps, Gurkha said, “We would like to provide you with the opportunity to do what you do best-smoke and swim. And while we can’t help you with your swimming skills, we can definitely offer you the best of the best when it comes to the cigar world.”

Just when you thought Phelps was delivered down to Davey Jones’ locker, he’s back treading water. It’s no Toucan Sam, but what is? What is?

[...] Josh Q. Public: Not Everybody Hates Michael Phelps Quick aside on Phelps. I know a lot of people are still wondering how he could photographed with a bong in his hand. People were astonished that he didn’t consider camera phones. I have news for these people. HE WAS STONED. He was probably thinking about a nice Double-boiled Sea Cucumber and Chicken Soup he had at the Summer Games. [...]